The Lennox High School wrestling team turned in a strong showing at the Rider Boys’ Invitational held Saturday, Dec. 6 at Sioux Falls Roosevelt. The Orioles brought home three top-five finishes, highlighted by Grant Larson’s championship title at 175 pounds (pictured above).  Larson dominated his bracket with three consecutive wins by fall, including a quick 30-second pin in the quarterfinals and a fall in 1:30 over O’Gorman’s Zach Schuler in the finals. Kedren Fergen earned

The Lennox High School boys’ basketball team enters the 2025 season with confidence and a strong returning core under the leadership of Head Coach Jacob Hinker, who begins his second year at the helm. A former Lennox standout himself, Hinker spent four years guiding the JV program before taking over the varsity role. His playing career includes time with the Orioles as well as collegiate experience at Dakota Wesleyan University. Supporting him on the sidelines this season are

With a strong group of returners, renewed depth, and a fast-paced identity on both ends of the court, the Lennox High School girls’ basketball team enters the 2025 season with confidence and high expectations. Head coach Adam Quail, now in his ninth year at the helm, says this year’s roster brings a blend of experience, athleticism, and coach-ability that makes the Orioles a promising contender. Quail, whose coaching résumé includes time with Sioux Valley, South Dakota State

With a packed practice room and growing momentum within the program, the Lennox High School wrestling teams are entering the 2025 season with confidence and high expectations. Head coach Matt Hanson, now in his third year leading the Orioles, says the culture of hard work continues to strengthen within the program. “We have two returning state qualifiers in Ramsey Williams and Grant Larson,” Hanson said. “Hopefully they will continue their success as qualifiers and push to pl

The Lennox High School Orioles, the defending State 11A football champions, returned to the DakotaDome in Vermillion on Saturday, Nov. 15, for a highly anticipated rematch of last year’s title game against Sioux Falls Christian. What unfolded was a late back-and-forth battle that saw the Chargers rally late to secure a 28-24 victory, giving them their first Class 11A State Title and handing Lennox a State Runner-up finish.   Lennox opened the game on fire, dominating the firs

Lady O’s celebrate after a point against the Chargers.  The Lennox High School volleyball team came out the regular season being ranked third in Region 4A, behind Dakota Valley and Sioux Falls Christian.  In the quarterfinals of Region 4A playoffs, Lennox was pitted against sixth ranked, Beresford, at Lennox on Tuesday night, Nov. 4. Dakota Valley had a bye and Sioux Falls Christian played seventh ranked, Vermillion. The first set started with a little back and forth for the

Aiden Hanssen and David Bartscher celebrate the semi-final win.  For the second straight season, the Lennox High School football team is heading to the State Championship. The Orioles edged Dell Rapids, 15–14, in a nail-biting semifinal match-up on Friday, Nov. 7, securing their chance to defend their 2024 title. Last season, Lennox broke a long championship drought—claiming the 2024 State Championship after defeating Sioux Falls Christian, their first title since 1982. In a

The Lennox High School volleyball team wrapped up their regular season on Monday, Oct. 27, with a tough match-up against powerhouse Sioux Falls Christian. The Orioles fell in straight sets, 0-3, but will now turn their focus to Region play, which begins Tuesday, Nov. 4. Lennox is scheduled to host Beresford.  Leading up to their season finale, Lennox had a busy week on the court, taking on Sioux Falls Lutheran, McCook Central/Montrose, and Baltic. On Monday, Oct. 20, the Orio

The Lennox High School Orioles closed out their regular season on a high note, defeating Dell Rapids 34–14 on Thursday, Oct. 23 on the road. With the victory, Lennox secured momentum heading into the postseason and will now host Tri-Valley in the opening round of the Class 11A playoffs on Thursday, Oct. 30, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. The winner will advance to the semifinals, set for Nov. 7.  Against Dell Rapids, Lennox’s offense came out firing early, as Ramsey Williams pun

At left (top): Adie McVey; (above): Isaak Booker led the Orioles at the 2025 State A Meet, both finishing in 15th place.  The Lennox High School cross country teams capped off a strong season with impressive performances at the 2025 SDHSAA Class A State Cross Country Meet, held Saturday, Oct. 25, at Broadland Creek Golf Course in Huron. The Oriole girls’ team earned a fifth-place finish, while the boys’ team placed sixth overall against a competitive statewide field. Both the